Prior to development of the LongLiner, spoons were fished using a traditional "dropper" rig; the same rig as was used for spinners, plugs, spoons, wobblers, and bait. It is still an effective rig. ↓

But there is now a more effective rig, using a LongLiner instead of the simple sinker-slider. ↓

Over the years spoon fishing has been one of the most effective methods of catching salmon in both saltwater and freshwater. Light, narrow body spoons, such as the Legendary Products Spoons, have recently defined a new level in productivity for the sport fishermen out of Newport, Washington. A spoon can be fished bare behind a weight, diver, or downrigger, or behind any of these with a dodger attached. I personally prefer to use a spoon behind a LongLiner.